Northern Whig hopes elevate Gen Scott as nominee
1858 era letters and notices discuss northern Whig delegates likely backing Gen Scott after initial ballots. Southern factions urged unity under party rules, citing Scott’s long service and national esteem to rally support for victory. Refers to Richmond Whig piece praising Scott and calls for harmony across regions.
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Mysterious Fatal Duel Shocks Early City
In a quarrel at Hannegan's tavern Capt. Duncan and Mr. Hannegan clashed over insult. Duncan was mortally wounded by a knife in the stomach. He forgave Hannegan before death and was buried with Masonic honors. Hannegan, once a Covington merchant, is driven to near illness by guilt.
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Murderous Fight Aboard the Martha Bound for Galena
The St Louis Intelligencer reports a brutal aboard fight on the steamer Martha No 2 on the Mississippi on the 17th. An insult to a female passenger sparked resistance by her husband and two sons. The crew attacked the emigrant family with wrenches and other weapons, overpowering them. The old man and one son were badly injured, several crew members likely to die, and the boat landed at Louisiana to disembark the family and a wounded deckhand.
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Warmercy and Austrian dealings with Kossuth noted
A report from New York cites inquiring letters to Mr Belmont about Austrian government communications with Kossuth. It says public press criticism and a New Orleans article prompted withdrawal from government relations, favoring Belmont as channel for any future Austria government contacts. Chevalier Heniprekenta’s president thanks and a May 3 letter are referenced.
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Murder at New Buffalo shocking double tragedy
Terrifying report from New Buffalo describes the disappearance of Margaret Donnelly and a grisly discovery in a box aboard a boat. The carpenters’ crew found a mutilated female body matching the missing girl, sparking suspicion toward Peter Donnelly with an investigation under way.
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Bribery in St Albans Prompts Calls for Disfranchisement
A lengthy extract describes widespread bribery in St Albans after reforms turned ten pound householders into voters. It cites totals of tens of thousands spent by candidates, estimates of bought votes, and the prevalence of money over principles. The piece notes witness testimony and remarks by MP Mr Clappock, highlighting a climate of corruption and a call to disfranchise St Albans.
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Wisconsin’s transition drives relief for hard times
The piece argues that Wisconsin endures dull times but is in a healthy, improving transition. Farmers shift from sole wheat to new crops, holding back grain until prices rise, while railroads expand with double tracking and a Panama railway contract. It notes capital constraints, the California gold influx, and a vetoed mortgages law, predicting longer term prosperity as diversification and exports grow.
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